Sean Combs (Rapper) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Sean Combs Male Born Nov 4, 1969 Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy and P Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Combs was born in Harlem and grew up in Mount Vernon, New York. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding Bad Boy Records in 1993. He signed The Notorious B.I.G. and profited from the success of the artists he signed.… Read More related links Fractures In The Coalition Of The Ascendant Huffington Post - Dec 02, 2016 'My close friend Andre is passionate about civil rights and is a scion of a Tuskegee University family. \n \nHe\'s also a Donald Trump voter. \n \nAndre is a black Republican who, despite his deep misgivings about Trump\'s racism, misogyny, and myriad other character flaws, pulled the lever for the GOP nominee because of his deeper misgivings about Hillary Clinton.

While we rarely talk politics (his wife Ashley and I are close friends and identify strongly as progressive Democrats), Andre\'s... Gems From Sean Combs' Right Hand Woman, Ericka Pittman Huffington Post - Sep 26, 2016 ' \n \nEricka Pittman in many ways is like a complicated melody -- there are layers to experience and the more you engage you\'ll hear various notes in different ways. \n \nShe\'s tough yet vulnerable, strong yet gentle, luxury with a mix of grit. Her life has created the perfect blend of experiences that allow her to simultaneously be a leader in one of the largest hip-hop empires and stay a powerful feminine force that many young women look to for guidance. \nAt first connection, Ericka ... Diddy Donates $1 M Toward Howard University Students' Debt Huffington Post - Sep 23, 2016 ' \n Just because Sean âDiddyâ Combs is a multimillionaire doesnât mean heâs blind to the financial hardships college students face. The music mogul donatedÂ $1 million to Howard University students who have an outstanding tuition balance on Thursday.

\n During his Bad Boy Reunion concert in Washington, D.C., Diddy brought the historically black universityâs president, Frederick A.I. Wayne, Ph.D., onstage and presented him with the check for current students âthat canât pay their financial ai... Diddy Donates $1 M Toward Howard University Students' Debt Huffington Post - Sep 23, 2016 ' \n Just because Sean âDiddyâ Combs is a multimillionaire doesnât mean heâs blind to the financial hardships college students face. The music mogul donatedÂ $1 million to Howard University students who have an outstanding tuition balance on Thursday. \n During his Bad Boy Reunion concert in Washington, D.C., Diddy brought the historically black universityâs president, Frederick A.I. Wayne, Ph.D., onstage and presented him with the check for current students âthat canât pay their financial ai... Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Sean Combs. CHILDHOOD 1969 Birth Born on November 4, 1969.

TEENAGE 1986 16 Years Old He played football for the academy, and his team won a division title in 1986. … Read More Combs said that he was given the nickname "Puff" as a child, because he would "huff and puff" when he was angry. Read Less TWENTIES 1990 - 1994 5 More Events 1990 20 Years Old After dropping out of Howard University in 1990, after two years as a business major, Combs became an intern at New York's Uptown Records. … Read More While talent director at Uptown, he helped develop Jodeci and Mary J. Blige. In his college days Combs had a reputation for throwing parties, some of which attracted up to a thousand participants. Read Less 1991 21 Years Old In 1991, Combs promoted an AIDS fundraiser with Heavy D held at the City College of New York (CCNY) gymnasium, following a charity basketball game. … Read More The event was oversold, and a stampede occurred in which nine people died.

Read Less 1993 23 Years Old In 1993, after being fired from Uptown, Combs established his new label Bad Boy Entertainment as a joint venture with Arista Records, taking then-newcomer The Notorious B.I.G. with him. … Read More Both The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack quickly released hit singles, followed by successful LPs, particularly The Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die. Combs signed more acts to Bad Boy, including Carl Thomas, Faith Evans, 112, Total, and Father MC. The Hitmen, his in-house production team, worked with Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil' Kim, TLC, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, SWV, Aretha Franklin, and others. Mase and The Lox joined Bad Boy just as a widely publicized rivalry with the West Coast's Death Row Records was beginning. Combs and The Notorious B.I.G. were criticized and parodied by Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight in songs and interviews during the mid-1990s.

Read Less During 1994â1995, Combs produced several songs for TLC's CrazySexyCool, which finished the decade as number 25 on Billboard's list of top pop albums of the decade. … John Cochran, former president of Fiji Water, is CEO of the company. <br /><br />Combs is the father of six children. His first child, Justin, was born in 1993 to his high-school sweetheart, designer Misa Hylton-Brim. Justin attends UCLA on a football scholarship. Read Less Combs had an on-again, off-again relationship with Kimberly Porter, which lasted from 1994 to July 2007. … Read More He adopted and raised Quincy (born 1991), Porter's son from a previous relationship with singer/producer Al B. Sure. Together they had son Christian (born 1998) and twin daughters D'Lila Star and Jessie James (born December 21, 2006). Five months before the birth of his twins, his daughter Chance was born to Sarah Chapman.

He took legal responsibility for Chance in October 2007.<br /><br /> Combs' sons Quincy and Justin both appeared on MTV's My Super Sweet 16. Combs threw Quincy a celebrity-studded party and gave him two cars as his sixteenth birthday present. For Justin's sixteenth birthday, Combs presented him with a $360,000 Maybach car, complete with chauffeur.<br /><br /> Combs owns a home in Alpine, New Jersey, which he purchased for a reported $7 million.<br /><br /> Combs founded Daddy's House Social Programs, an organization to help inner city youth, in 1995. Programs include tutoring, life skills classes, and an annual summer camp. Along with Jay-Z, he pledged $1 million to help support victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and donated clothing from his Sean John line to victims. He has donated computers and books to New York schools. Read Less Show Less In 1997, under the name Puff Daddy, Combs recorded his first commercial vocal work as a rapper.

… Read More His debut single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", spent 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number one. Read Less His debut album, No Way Out, was released on July 1, 1997, through Bad Boy Records. Originally titled Hell up in Harlem, the album underwent several changes after The Notorious B.I.G. was killed on March 9, 1997. … Read More Several of the label's artists made guest appearances on the album. No Way Out was a significant success, particularly in the United States, where it reached number one on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release, selling 561,000 copies. The album produced five singles: "I'll Be Missing You", a tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., was the first rap song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100; it remained at the top of the chart for eleven consecutive weeks and topped several other charts worldwide. Four other singles; "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", "It's All About the Benjamins", "Been Around the World", and "Victory", were also released.

Read Less Show Less Combs collaborated with Jimmy Page on the song "Come with Me" for the 1998 film Godzilla. The album earned Combs five nominations at the 40th Grammy Awards in 1998, winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. … Read More On September 7, 2000, the album was certified septuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 7 million copies. In 1997, Combs was sued for landlord neglect by Inge Bongo. Combs denied the charges. By the late 1990s, he was being criticized for watering down and overly commercializing hip hop, and for using too many guest appearances, samples, and interpolations of past hits in his new songs. Read Less Show Less In April 1999 Combs was charged with assault as a result of an incident with Steve Stoute of Interscope Records. … Read More Stoute was the manager for Nas, with whom Combs had filmed a video earlier that year for the song "Hate Me Now".

Combs was concerned that the video, which featured a shot of Nas and Combs being crucified, was blasphemous. He asked for the video to be pulled, but after it aired on MTV on April 15, Combs visited Stoute's offices and injured Stoute. Combs was charged with second-degree assault and criminal mischief, and was sentenced to attend an anger management class. Read Less Forever, Combs' debut solo studio album, was released by Bad Boy Records on August 24, 1999, in North America, and in the UK on the following day. … Read More It reached number two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, where it remained for one week before being knocked off by Mary J. Blige's fourth album, Mary. The album received positive to mixed reviews from music critics and spawned three singles that have charted on the Billboard charts. It peaked at number four on the Canadian Albums Chart, Combs' highest-charting album in that country. Read Less On December 27, 1999, Combs and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez were at Club New York in Manhattan when gunfire broke out.

… Read More After a police investigation, Combs and fellow rapper Shyne were arrested for weapons violations and other charges. Combs was charged with four weapons-related charges and bribing his driver, Wardel Fenderson, to claim ownership of his gun.<br /><br /> With a gag order in place, the highly publicized trial began. Combs' attorneys were Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. and Benjamin Brafman. Combs was found not guilty on all charges; Shyne was convicted on five of his eight charges and sentenced to ten years in prison. Combs and Lopez broke up shortly after. A lawsuit filed by Fenderson, who said he suffered emotional damage after the shooting, was settled in February 2004. Lawyers for both sides, having agreed to keep the settlement terms secret, said that the matter was "resolved to the satisfaction of all parties". Read Less THIRTIES Show Less Combs changed his stage name from "Puff Daddy" to "P. Diddy" in 2001. … Read More The gospel album, Thank You, which had been completed just before the beginning of the weapons trial, was released that March.

He appeared as a drug dealer in the film Made and starred with Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton in Monster's Ball (both in 2001). He was arrested for driving on a suspended license in Florida. Combs began working with a series of unusual (for him) artists. For a short period of time, he was the manager of Kelis; they have a collaboration titled "Let's Get Ill". He was an opening act for 'N Sync on their Spring 2002 Celebrity Tour, and he signed California-based pop girl group Dream to his record label. Combs was a producer of the soundtrack album for the film Training Day (2001). Read Less In June 2001, Combs ended Bad Boy Entertainment's joint venture with Arista Records, gaining full control of Bad Boy, its catalogue, and its roster of artists. … Read More The Saga Continues, released on July 10 in North America, was the last studio album released by the joint venture. The album reached number two on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, and was eventually certified as Platinum. It is the only studio album under the P.

Diddy name, and the first album by Sean Combs not to feature any guest appearances by Jay-Z or Lil Kim. Read Less 2002 32 Years Old Combs was executive producer of the reality TV show Making the Band, which appeared on MTV from 2002 to 2009. … Read More The show involved interviewing candidates and creating musical acts that would then enter the music business. Acts that got their start this way include Da Band, Danity Kane, Day26, and Donnie Klang. Read Less In 2003 Combs ran in the New York City Marathon, raising $2 million for the educational system of the city of New York. … In 1998, Combs started a clothing line, Sean John. It was nominated for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award for Menswear Designer of the Year in 2000, and won in 2004. Read Less The clothing line became the subject of controversy in 2003, when the National Labor Committee revealed that factories producing the clothing in Honduras were violating Honduran labor laws.

… Read More Among the accusations were that workers were subjected to body searches and involuntary pregnancy tests. Bathrooms were locked and access tightly controlled. Employees were forced to work overtime and were paid sweatshop wages. Charles Kernaghan of the National Labor Committee told The New York Times that "Sean Puff Daddy obviously has a lot of clout, he can literally do a lot overnight to help these workers."<br /><br /> Combs responded with an extensive investigation, telling reporters "I'm as pro-worker as they get". On February 14, 2004, Kernaghan announced that improvements had been implemented at the factory, including adding air conditioning and water purification systems, firing the most abusive supervisors, and allowing the formation of a labor union. In late 2006, the department store Macy's removed Sean John jackets from their shelves when they discovered that the clothing was made using dog fur (from a species called raccoon dog). Combs had not known the jackets were made with dog fur, but as soon as he was alerted, he had production stopped. Read Less On March 10, 2004 he appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss the marathon, which he finished in four hours and eighteen minutes.

In 2004 Combs headed the campaign "Vote or Die" for the 2004 presidential election. On February 1, 2004, Combs (as P. Diddy) performed at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. Show Less On August 16, 2005, Combs announced on Today that he was altering his stage name yet again; he would be calling himself "Diddy". … Read More Combs said that fans didn't know how to address him, which led to confusion. In November 2005, London-based musical artist and DJ Richard Dearlove, who had been performing under the name "Diddy" since 1992 â nine years before Combs started using even "P. Diddy" â sought an injunction in the High Court of Justice in London. He accepted an out-of-court settlement of Â£10,000 in damages and more than Â£100,000 in costs. Combs can no longer use the name Diddy in the UK, where he is still known as P. Diddy.

Read Less An assault charge against Combs filed by Michigan television host Rogelio Mills was resolved in Combs' favor in 2005. Combs starred in the 2005 film Carlito's Way: Rise to Power. … Read More He played Walter Lee Younger in the 2004 Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun and the television adaptation that aired in February 2008. Read Less In 2005 Combs sold half of his record company to the Warner Music Group. He hosted the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards and was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2005 by Time magazine. … Read More He was mentioned in the country song "Play Something Country" by Brooks & Dunn: the lyricist says he "didn't come to hear P. Diddy", which is rhymed with "something thumpin' from the city." Read Less Show Less In 2006, when Combs refused to release musician Mase from his contractual obligations to allow him to join the group G-Unit, 50 Cent recorded a dis song, "Hip-Hop".

… Read More The lyrics imply that Combs knew the identity of The Notorious B.I.G.'s murderer. The two later resolved the feud. Read Less Combs released his first album in four years, Press Play, on October 17, 2006, on the Bad Boy Records label. … Read More The album, featuring guest appearances by many popular artists, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with sales of over 173,009. Its singles "Come to Me" and "Last Night" both reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. The album became available to preview on MTV's The Leak on October 10, 2006, a week before being sold in stores. Press Play received mixed to positive reviews from critics, and was certified Gold on the RIAA ratings. Read Less Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley named October 13, 2006, as "Diddy Day" in honor of Combs' charity work. … Read More In 2008 Combs was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Read Less 2007 37 Years Old On September 18, 2007, Combs teamed up with 50 Cent and Jay-Z for the "Forbes I Get Money Billion Dollar Remix". Show Less In March 2008 the Los Angeles Times claimed that The Notorious B.I.G. and Combs orchestrated the 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac, substantiating the claim with supposed FBI documents; the newspaper later retracted the story, acknowledging that the documents had been fabricated. … Read More Dexter Isaac, an associate of record management executive Jimmy Henchman, confessed in 2012 that he shot Tupac on Henchman's orders. Read Less In June 2008 Combs' representative denied rumors of another name change. Combs ventured into reality television in August 2008 with the premiere of his VH1 series I Want to Work for Diddy. … Read More After the season finale of Making The Band 4, Combs said he would be heading back into the studio to record his next album.

In an interview with The Daily Mail, he said, "I had Christina Aguilera on my last album, but it's all about Leona Lewis on my next." He appearedâcredited under his real nameâin two episodes of Season 7 of CSI: Miami: "Presumed Guilty" and "Sink or Swim", in the role of lawyer Derek Powell. Read Less FORTIES Show Less Combs created a rap supergroup in 2010 known as The Dream Team. … Read More The group consists of Combs, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Red CafÃ©, and Fabolous. Read Less Combs made an appearance at comedian Chris Gethard's live show in January 2010 at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. In June 2010 Combs played a role (credited as Sean Combs) in the comedy film Get Him to the Greek, as Sergio Roma, a record company executive. An Entourage series representative announced that Combs would guest star on an episode during the 2010 season.

Last Train to Paris was released by Combs' group Diddy â Dirty Money on December 13, 2010. … Read More The release was preceded by four singles "Angels", "Hello Good Morning", "Loving You No More", and "Coming Home", which experienced mixed success on the Billboard Hot 100. "Coming Home" was the most successful of the songs, peaking at number twelve on the U.S. Hot 100, number four in the UK, and number seven in Canada. On March 10, 2011 Diddy â Dirty Money performed "Coming Home" live on American Idol. Read Less 2011 - 2012 2 More Events 2011 41 Years Old On April 18, 2011, Combs appeared in season one of Hawaii Five-0, guest starring as an undercover NYPD detective. 2012 42 Years Old In November 2012 Combs appeared in an episode of the eighth season of the American sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Show Less On February 26, 2014, Combs premiered "Big Homie", featuring Rick Ross and French Montana, as the first single from his mixtape MMM (Money Making Mitch), which was originally scheduled to be released that year. … Read More The song was released for digital download on March 24, and two days later the trailer for the music video was released. The full version of the music video was released on March 31. Combs is using his former stage name Puff Daddy for the album. MMM was released as a free mixtape album of 12 tracks on November 4, 2015. In 2014 Puff and Guy Gerber announced that their joint album 11 11 will be available for free download. Read Less In 2014, Combs received an honorary doctorate from Howard University, where he served as the keynote speaker for its 146th commencement ceremony. … Read More In his speech, Combs acknowledged that his experiences as a Howard student positively influenced his life.<br /><br /> Combs describes his wardrobe style as "swagger, timeless, diverse".

On September 2, 2007, Combs held his ninth annual "White Party", at which guests are limited to an all-white dress code. The White Party, which has also been held in St. Tropez, was held in his home in East Hampton, Long Island. Combs stated, "This party is up there with the top three that I've thrown. It's a party that has legendary status. It's hard to throw a party that lives up to its legend." Read Less Show Less … Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and entrepreneur. He was born in Harlem and was raised in Mount Vernon, New York. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his label Bad Boy Entertainment in 1993. His debut album No Way Out (1997) has been certified seven times platinum and was followed by successful albums such as Forever (1999), The Saga Continues (2001), and Press Play (2006).

In 2009 Combs formed the musical group Diddy â Dirty Money and released the critically well-reviewed and commercially successful album Last Train to Paris (2010). <br /><br />Combs has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and is the producer of MTV's Making the Band. His non-music business ventures include the clothing lines Sean John and "Sean by Sean Combs" â for which he earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award â a movie production company, and two restaurants. Read Less In 2015 Forbes estimated Combs' net worth at $735 million. … Read More Sean John Combs was born in a public housing project in Harlem, New York City, and was raised in Mount Vernon, New York. His mother, Janice (Smalls), was a model and teacher's assistant and his father, Melvin Earl Combs, was an associate of convicted New York drug dealer Frank Lucas.

At age 33, he was shot to death while sitting in his car on Central Park West, when Combs was a child.<br /><br /> Combs graduated from the Roman Catholic Mount Saint Michael Academy in 1987. Read Less … In November 2008, Combs added a men's perfume called "I Am King" to the Sean John brand. The fragrance, dedicated to Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, and Martin Luther King, featured model Bar Refaeli in its advertisements. <br /><br />In addition to his clothing line, Combs owned two restaurants called Justin's, named after his son. The original New York location closed in September 2007; the Atlanta location closed in June 2012. He is the designer of the Dallas Mavericks alternate jersey. In October 2007 Combs agreed to help develop the CÃ®roc vodka brand for a 50 percent share of the profits. Combs acquired the Enyce clothing line from Liz Claiborne for $20 million on October 21, 2008. Combs has a major equity stake in Revolt TV, a television network that also has a film production branch.

It began broadcasting in 2014. Read Less In February 2015, Combs teamed up with actor Mark Wahlberg and businessman Ronald Burkle of Yucaipa Companies to purchase a majority holding in Aquahydrate, a calorie-free beverage for athletes. A new single called "Finna Get Loose" featuring Combs and Pharrell Williams was released on June 29, 2015. On June 22, 2015, Combs was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon by the University of California, Los Angeles Police Department. … Read More He was accused of assaulting one of his son's football coaches after witnessing the coach yell at his son. His son, Justin Combs, plays football for the UCLA Bruins.<br /><br /> Studio albums Read Less In July 2015, Bad Boy Entertainment artist Gizzle told the press that she is collaborating with Combs on what she describes as his last album, titled No Way Out 2, a sequel to his 1997 debut. … Read More She describes the music as unique: "The mindset is to just be classic and to be epic. And to really live up to that...

we know it's a tall order, but we welcome the challenge." Read Less … Fortune magazine listed Combs at number twelve on their top 40 of entrepreneurs under 40 in 2002. Forbes Magazine estimates that for the year ending May 2012, Combs earned $45 million, ranking him fifteenth among musicians. Read Less In 2015 his estimated net worth was $735 million. Original Authors of this text are noted on . Real Names of Rappers | List of Hip Hop Stage Names & Pseudonyms The Real Names of 100 Rappers By Celebrity Lists 237k views 100 items tags f t p @ This list of the real names of rappers, loosely ranked by fame and popularity, will inform and enlighten you, because who even knew some of the best rappers in history used a stage name? "Snoop" wasn't his mother's idea? Get out. Kanye West and Wyclef Jean use their given name to record their music, but most rappers use a stage name. Some rappers use nicknames that they have had their whole life, while other MCs create an entirely new persona.

Some rappers have even changed their name multiple times. Who is the most famous rapper that uses a stage name? Jay Z tops our list. Jay Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969. He has had such hit songs as "Empire State of Mind" and "99 Problems." He was known as “Jazzy” growing up and eventually that merged into Jay Z. 50 Cent was born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975. He has released such songs as "In da Club" and "Candy Shop." A couple of famous rappers have gone by multiple stage names . Snoop Dogg was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. on October 20, 1971. He has released such songs as "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Gin and Juice." After a recent trip to Jamaica, Snoop changed his name to Snoop Lion. P. Diddy was born Sean Combs on November 4, 1969. He has had such hit singles as "Bad Boy for Life" and "Last Night." He has also been known as Puff Daddy and Diddy.

Would you use a stage name if you were a rapper? Would it be something bada** or something fun and really crazy?! Share your thoughts in the comments section. Collection Photo: user uploaded image Z Was Biggie Smalls Murdered By Sean Combs? Conspiracy Theories Abound On Anniversary Of Notorious B.I.G.’s Death Was Biggie Smalls Murdered By Sean Combs? Conspiracy Theories Abound On Anniversary Of Notorious B.I.G.’s Death March 9, 2016 Was Biggie Smalls Murdered By Sean Combs? Conspiracy Theories Abound On Anniversary Of Notorious B.I.G.’s Death Nathan Francis Was Biggie Smalls killed by Sean Combs? The murder of the Brooklyn rapper 19 years ago has remained one of the music industry’s biggest mysteries, and now on the anniversary of his death, a number of conspiracy theories have lived on. Some believe his killing was the work of rival mogul Suge Knight and carried out by the LAPD, others believe that Biggie never died at all and faked his own death.

A strange theory claiming that Biggie Smalls may have been killed by his friend and fellow rapper is one of the most prevalent, though entirely unsubstantiated. As the New York Daily News noted, some conspiracy-minded rap fans believe that Sean Combs may have orchestrated the murder of the rapper, whose real name was Christopher Wallace. “ Conspiracy theorists believe that Diddy saw how much rap mogul Suge Knight profited from album sales after the death of Tupac Shakur and saw an opportunity to do the same.” “Smalls had been embroiled in the East Coast/West Coast rap feud for months and Diddy leaped at the chance to disguise himself behind smoke and mirrors, the theorists believe.” It seems crazy, but the conspiracy theorists point to the huge wave of popularity Biggie Smalls — and by extension, Sean Combs — found after the murder. The report notes that Puff Daddy (as he was then known) released his first commercial album three months after Biggie’s death, hitting the top of the Billboard 200 chart. It has been 19 years since we lost Biggie Smalls. RIP to the legend.

pic.twitter.com/d85k5ltZSO — Rappers Said (@RappersSaid) March 9, 2016 Combs also had the No. 1 single for “I’ll Be Missin’ You,” his tribute to Biggie Smalls. Biggie Smalls was gunned down on March 8, 1997, in Los Angles. A man riding in a Chevrolet Impala SS pulled up to the side of Biggie’s SUV opening fire. Biggie was struck four times and taken to Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, but died during emergency surgery. While the conspiracy theory that Biggie Smalls was killed by best friend Sean Combs may seem a bit outlandish, there are many other theories about the still unsolved murder of the rapper. Faith Evans, who was Biggie’s wife at the time of his death, has recently called for the case to be re-opened, telling HuffPost Live that she believes the LAPD knows the identity of Biggie’s killer . “We know he was murdered, but we believe that the LAPD knows who’s responsible. That’s what we believe,” she said.

While his death may remain unresolved, Evans said Biggie Smalls lives on through his music. “We’re just happy that we’re here to preserve his legacy and [make sure] his kids are happy and they’re living great lives,” she said. “They realize the importance that he played in his short time, not only on this earth, but even shorter time in the music industry. He, obviously not knowing, he definitely built something for them.” Others are remembering Biggie Smalls on the anniversary of his death, including rapper Lil Kim who Biggie helped reach the big time. She joined his Junior Mafia in 1995, and credits much of her success to his support. #RIPBIG today marks the 19th anniversary of the rapper's death, here are 18 of his best quotes and lyrics — AlliedIMDetroit (@AlliedIMDetroit) March 9, 2016 “He knew I would be the number one female artist,” she told Entertainment Weekly . “He knew I would be the biggest female rapper. I think I inspired him to want to do different things and be different.

We were a match made in heaven, like Sonny and Cher or Ashford and Simpson.” A full rundown of the other conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of Biggie Smalls can be found here , via the New York Daily News. stumbleupon $550 Million As of April 2012 Source:Rapper, record producer, actor, fashion designer Real Names: Sean John Combs Age: 41 , Marital status: Single American rapper, singer, record producer, actor and men’s fashion designer, Sean John Combs also known as Diddy or P. Diddy has an estimated net of $550 million as of April 2012, according to Forbes Magazine. Diddy’s business ventures, along with his career as a rapper, made him the richest rapper on the planet according to Forbes 2011 – Top 5 Wealthiest Hip Hip Artists, ahead of his peer, Jay-Z . Diddy is the owner of Bad Boy Records, the Sean John and Enyce clothing lines,stake in Ciroc vodka, and has recently talked about opening a business school in New York.

Diddy also released a single with his new group Diddy-Dirty Money called ‘Hello Good Morning.’ Diddy made $30 million in 2010 and $35 million between May 2010 to May 2011. Born Sean John Combs on November 4, 1969 in New York City, New York, United States. Combs has never married, but he is the biological father of five children and the informal stepfather of another child. His on-again, off-again girlfriend Kimberly Porter.

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Benett/Getty Images Tuesday 25 March 2014 04.44 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 25 March 2014 06.03 EDT Close This article is 2 years old After Puffying and Diddying for almost a decade, Sean Combs is once again Puff Daddy. Teasing the lead single for his new album, the rapper revealed that he is changing back to the alias with which he first became famous. The announcement came quietly, via a short trailer for Big Homie , Combs' upcoming track with Rick Ross and French Montana. The video offered more contemplative piano music than actual rap, leaving the real revelation to the title cards. Thirteen years after declaring "No more Puff Daddy," the Bad Boy mogul is back where he started. "For the record, I did not change my name," he tweeted last night. "I always have been and always will be PUFF DADDY! :)" Diddy (@iamdiddy) For the record, I did not change my name. I always have been and always will be PUFF DADDY! :) Be cool Man lol #MMM #BigHomie RT!!!!

March 25, 2014 Of course changing your showbiz moniker is harder, now, than it was in 2001. At the time of writing, Combs's Twitter , Facebook , Vimeo and Instagram accounts all still use Diddy. Perhaps they are still waiting for a formal "name-change ceremony", like the one Combs held when he became P Diddy. Speaking then to MTV News then, the MC promised his change wasn't "as serious as [for] Prince". Instead, he said: "I just want something fresh." Combs has released two solo albums as Puff Daddy, one as P Diddy, and two as Diddy . The latest, 2010's Last Train to Paris, was by far the least successful of the rapper's career. It peaked at No 7 on the US Billboard chart, and No 24 in the UK. Puff Daddy's fifth studio album, MMM, is due this year. Rapper P Diddy Gets A Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame | Contactmusic.com Rapper P Diddy Gets A Star On Hollywood Walk...

Rapper P Diddy Gets A Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Picture: Sean Combs aka P Diddy and his entourage promoting his Sean John clothing line at Ibiza Nightclub DC. Washington DC, USA - 13.09.07 P Diddy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday The American rapper and business man, real name Sean Combs , was honoured by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for his contribution to the entertainment industry. The rapper was joined at the ceremony by actor Jamie Foxx and three-time Grammy award-winning record executive Antonio 'LA' Reid, who also spoke at the ceremony. A string of parties in honour of P Diddy are being thrown over the weekend. Diddy, 38, who plans to divide his time between California and New York in order to pursue an acting career, and is currently house hunting in LA, told the Associated Press: "It's like my coming-out party here in Hollywood." The rapper was expected to blow £2million on a lavish party to celebrate receiving his star last night, with the likes of David and Victoria Beckham , Tom Cruise , Katie Holmes and Eva Longoria Parker invited to mark the occasion.

Prior to the party, source told the Daily Mirror that: "It's a huge honour for P Diddy to be recognised in Hollywood. He came from Harlem and on Friday the creme de la creme of Hollywood will salute him." 03/05/2008 11:50:05 Did P Diddy Rapper Sean Combs Propose to Cassie? Did P Diddy Rapper Sean Combs Propose to Cassie? February 3, 2014 18:45 GMT Could P Diddy be finally ready to settle down?Instagram After six children and multiple high-profile romances, it looks like P Diddy could finally be settling down. The rapper and music mogul, whose real name is Sean Combs, has sparked speculation he is engaged to on/off girlfriend Cassie Venture after posting an image of an engagement ring on Instagram. He captioned the 'blingtastic' snap: P. Diddy sents fans into frenzy after posting a picture of an engagement ring on his Instagram.Instagram Cassie, 28, sent the rumour mill into overdrive when she confirmed that Diddy gave her the ring by writing under his photo: "I'm definitely smiling.

It's perfect." Hours later, the Official Girl hitmaker was spotted wearing the ring in a photo posted by Keyshia Cole. If Diddy pops the question it will be a dramatic U-turn for the 44-year-old star who has remained coy about marriage. In October 2013, Diddy, who once stepped out with Jennifer Lopez, revealed he had no plans to get hitched anytime soon as the title "husband" came with too much responsibility. "It definitely would be a dream come true for me to just one day be ready for that [marriage]" he told ABC talk show The View. "I'm not really looking because I know the responsibility that comes with that, and I think that a lot of people, they jump into that and they're not honest with themselves. "I'm brutally honest with myself. I don't want to get married and not make that woman be the best. I've been close to it and when I'm ready I'll make the announcement, but when I do it, I'm doing it forever." Will Diddy put a ring on it as Beyoncé once sang? Only time will tell.

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13, 2000. They broke up in February 2001. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs poses for a portrait during an interview in an office above New York's Times Square Dec. 20, 2000. As his trial for gun possession approached, Combs declared his innocence in a public message already delivered to his son and stepson. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "Puffy" Combs kisses his mother, Janice, as they leave State Supreme Court in New York after he was found not guilty on weapons possession and bribery charges March 16, 2001. Combs and two friends were on trial for a shooting incident in December 1999 at a Manhattan nightclub. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs fixes his bow tie backstage after the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Aug. 29, 2002. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P.

Diddy" Combs arrives at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Oct. 15, 2002. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs poses at the MTV Europe music awards in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 14 2002. He was nominated in the best hip hop category but lost to Eminem. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs arrives at the premiere of "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," June 18, 2003. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, left, and Cedric the Entertainer arrive at the premiere of the film "Bad Boys II," starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, in Los Angeles July 9, 2003. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs announces his entry in the 2003 New York City Marathon Sept. 30, 2003.

Combs, who will run for charity, hopes to raise $3 million in the Nov. 2 race for three organizations dedicated to improving the education and healthcare of New York City children. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Rev. Al Sharpton is flanked by rappers Jay-Z, left, and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs Oct. 14, 2003 during Sharpton's 49th birthday party in New York. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs speaks to reporters Oct. 28, 2003, after allegations of wrong labor practices in his company, Sean John, came to light. The director of the anti-sweatshop National Labor Committee, Charles Kernaghan, had released a report detailing poor working conditions at the Southeast Textiles factory in Choloma, Honduras, where Sean John clothes are made. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P.

Diddy" Combs, right, is greeted onstage by actor Ashton Kutcher after he won the Style Maven award at the first Vibe Awards: Beats, Style, Flavor, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, Calif., Nov. 20, 2003. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P. Diddy" Combs crosses the finish line of the New York City Marathon, Nov. 2, 2003. Running on a bum right knee and just two months of training, hip-hop entrepreneur Combs completed the marathon in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 54 seconds. He also raised $2 million for children, double the amount he planned. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Nelly, left, and P. Diddy, right, perform during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVIII, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "P.

Diddy" Combs, left, receives a hug from Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" member Carson Kressley during the 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Marriott Marquis in New York, April 12, 2004. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Audra McDonald and Sean Combs in a scene from the Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," which opened April 27, 2004. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, greets musician Sean "Diddy" Combs before Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Lakers and the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles, April 27, 2009. Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean "Diddy" Combs presents the "Entertainer" honors award to Mary J. Blige at the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Washington.

Credit: AP Sean "Diddy" Combs Sean Combs, left, and Tyrese Gibson arrive at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on June 6, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello Sean "Diddy" Combs Justin Combs (left) and ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award recipient Sean 'Diddy' Combs attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala at The Waldorf Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Sean "Diddy" Combs Dawn Richard, left, Sean "Diddy" Combs, center, and Kalenna Harper of Diddy Dirty Money accept the award for best group at the BET Awards on June 26, 2011, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP Photo/Matt Sayles Sean "Diddy" Combs Director Spike Lee talks to fapper Sean P. Diddy Combs during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2013, in New York.

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Diddy and Diddy - Reclaims Puff Daddy Moniker for New Album (Video) Search Search Rapper Sean Combs – aka Puffy, P. Diddy and Diddy – Reclaims Puff Daddy Moniker for New Album (Video) Puff Daddy hasn’t been Puff Daddy since he was on trial for charges of gun possession and bribery over a decade ago Greg Gilman | March 25, 2014 @ 9:09 AM The world has been patiently waiting, and now Sean Combs has returned as Puff Daddy for the first time since changing his stage name to P. Diddy at the start of the new millennium. The rapper announced the return to his roots for his upcoming album “MMM” by identifying himself as Puff Daddy in a teaser video (above) for his next single, “Big Homie,” which debuts on Mar. 31.

Question: Sean Combs is the real name of which 'Rap' singer?
Answer: 'P DIDDY'